proof of claim

: a written statement that sets forth a claim against a bankrupt debtor or the probate estate of a deceased debtor

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“Proof of claim.” Merriam-Webster.com Legal Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/legal/proof%20of%20claim. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

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